Today I did something that I had never done before – I edited previous blog entries for content.
I had to revise five of my vodka verdicts:

1) Beluga is now a 9,5/10. The reason why it didn’t get the top rating before was because I thought it was simply too expensive. I reconsidered, and now I think the price tag should not be that relevant. – But then I reconsidered again, and decided to subtract a half score from every brand that was significantly more expensive than the others.

2) Belvedere is a 9,5/10 and gets a half point subtraction.

3) Imperia is a 7,5/10. It gets a half point subtraction.

4) Kauffman is a 7,5/10. Half point subtraction as well.

(All of the above cost more than 40 euros per 1 liter.)

5) Зелёная Марка (Green Mark) is getting a 10/10 rating now.

Too many top ratings? Well, here is another one:

Русский Стандарт (Russian Standard).

This one is the little sister of both Русский Стандарт (Russian Standard) – Platinum edition and Imperia, and interestingly enough, I like it much better than the other two!

I think this vodka has it all – it tastes absolutely smooth and leaves a complex aroma that kind of reminds me of… wheat fields.

Enjoy this with a slice of good bread, and you will agree: a 10/10.

Soundtrack: Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (Benda) – Sinfonia In B Minor, Wq. 182, No. 5 (Presto)